chrysler sales fell while ford was up slightly despite hurricane sandy washing out three days of business. the headline numbers for the month, 126,000 cars and trucks, ford, 168,000. it was only a fractional increase over september. finally, for those who may want to get away from it all after hurricane sandy, this offer from carnival cruise line. a two-day weekend cruise, this weekend from the port of baltimore. rates $129 per person. there was a seven day cruise to the bahamas that was canceled after the storm with passengers getting a full refund. rather than have it set empty, carnival is offering a weekend cruise special. keith, back to you. >> that's a deal. thanks for stopping by. >>> this week's wednesday's child, we meet a young man who enjoys listening to and telling stories. he's looking for a loving family. >> he's coming this way. >> poet and professional story teller showed off his talents for us on the stage at busboys and poets restaurant. this 13-year-old said he would one day like to be as good as this at telling stories about his life experiences. he's had quite a few i